“Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.” Luke 2:52. Jesus grew up in a small town: Nazareth. A man named Nathanael asked, “Can anything good come out of Nazareth? Jesus proved that the answer is yes. Even though He grew up in an insignificant place, He was the most significant person […]
“He made us accepted in the Beloved.” Ephesians 1:6 Do you condemn yourself because you aren’t as spiritual as you think you ought to be? Do you see yourself as a second-rate disciple, lacking gifts and graces possessed by fellow believers who seem to be models of prayer, witness, and service? We can rise above the mood […]
“From the place of His dwelling He looks on all the inhabitants of the earth.” Psalm 33:14 The psalmist celebrated God’s view of things. We are never out of God’s sight, and He keeps a close eye on everyone whose hope is in Him. The Bible reveals that God longs for us to trust Him and follow […]
“Mephibosheth…shall eat at my table like one of the king’s sons.” II Samuel 9:11. David was pleased to show kindness to Jonathan’s son. Some may have disregarded Mephibosheth because he was lame, or because he was from Saul’s household, but David’s action showed that he valued him greatly. In God’s eyes, every person is important. He sent […]
“We have many members in one body, but all the members do not have the same function.” Romans 12:4. God made each of us unique for a purpose. One person’s natural tendency is to look up and see the “big picture,” while another looks down and focuses on the details. Both are important. One is not better than […]